This document defines a set of environmental performance evaluation (EPE) data classes, including their properties.

It is applicable to entire manufacturing facilities or to parts of a manufacturing facility.

This document applies to manufacturing systems including discrete, batch and continuous control, which are defined in IEC 62264-1.

The following are outside the scope of this document:

—     syntax of EPE data and data models;

—     protocols to exchange EPE data;

—     functions that can be enabled by the use of EPE data;

—     product life cycle assessment;

—     EPE data that are specific to a particular industry sector, manufacturer or machinery;

—     acquisition of EPE data.